SUMIT GARG M.D. – NPI #1881878262
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

SUMIT GARG is an ophthalmologist located in IRVINE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881878262 to SUMIT GARG on December 21, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0120X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 27, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SUMIT GARG below.

NPI Profile for
SUMIT GARG

NPI Number
1881878262
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SUMIT GARG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617-3058
Phone: (949) 824-2020 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
118 Med Surge 1
Irvine, CA 92697-4375
Phone: (949) 824-0327
Fax: (929) 824-4015
Mailing address
118 MED SURGE 1
IRVINE, CA 92697-4375
Phone: (949) 824-0327 Fax: (929) 824-4015
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 27, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0120X
- Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist (Primary)		 CA A88101
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 CA A88101

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 2003
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SUMIT GARG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER
      101 CITY DRIVE SOUTH
      ORANGE, CA 92868

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